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The Greatest Commandment
por Shuntia Symonette
The Greatest Commandment In this episode, we take a deeper look at what Jesus called the greatest commandment and what it truly means to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Through the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 22, Mark 12, and Luke 10, we explore the importance of putting God first and understanding that loving God is at the very heart of our relationship with Him. We also look at the connection between loving God and loving our neighbor as ourselves. The foundation of this commandment goes back to Deuteronomy 6, where God commanded Israel to hear, recognize, and love the Lord with all their heart, soul, and might. These words were not meant to be something simply heard, but something placed within the heart, lived out daily, and taught to the next generation. This episode takes us back to the Word of God to examine what it means to love God completely, not just with our words, but with every part of our lives. Join us as we explore The Greatest Commandment and the call to make loving God the foundation of our walk with Him.
EPISODE 1: WHAT IS GOD’S REAL NAME? In this powerful first episode, we return to the foundation of faith through the Lord’s Prayer and explore the sacred name of God revealed in the Hebrew Bible. Who is our Heavenly Father, what does His name mean, and why was it replaced with the title “LORD” in many English translations? Introduction: ( Prayer ) THE LORD’S PRAYER — MATTHEW 6:9–13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.” WHAT IS GOD’S PERSONAL NAME? God’s personal name is written in the ancient Hebrew Scriptures as YHWH—four sacred Hebrew consonants known as the Tetragrammaton. Many biblical scholars commonly pronounce this name as Yahweh. Because ancient written Hebrew primarily recorded consonants, the name appeared as four letters: YHWH. WHY WAS THE NAME NOT SPOKEN ALOUD? Out of deep reverence for God’s holy name—and fear of misusing it—Jewish tradition avoided pronouncing YHWH aloud. When reading Scripture, people commonly substituted Adonai, meaning “Lord” or “Master.” WHAT DOES “LORD” MEAN IN HEBREW? LORD — Written in all capital letters, “LORD” usually represents YHWH, the sacred personal name of God. Lord — Written with a capital “L” and lowercase letters, “Lord” commonly represents Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning “my Lord” or “Master.” It is a title of honor and authority used for God. lord — Written in lowercase letters, “lord” may represent adon (אֲדֹן), referring to a human master, owner, ruler, or king. This episode is an invitation to seek deeper understanding, honor the holiness of God’s name, and recognize His eternal authority. His is the Kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. If this message blessed you, please LIKE, SHARE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE! Turn on your notifications so you never miss an episode, and share this teaching with someone who desires a deeper understanding of God and His Word.